Overview

Formerly a private shooting lodge and country retreat this large, Georgian house retains many of its original features including marble fireplaces with open fire, ornate ceilings, cast iron balustrades and walled gardens. Caldbeck bunkhouse is an excellent base for groups visiting the Lake District, nestling at the foot of the northern fells with outstanding views of the rolling hills.

Accommodation

The Hostel

This large Georgian bunkhouse has 38 beds as well as retaining many of its original features.

Hire the Whole Place

This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you. We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire. You can check availability for Exclusive Hire on our dedicated website, or use our live chat service for more information.

Maps & Directions

Address

YHA Caldbeck, Fellside Centre, Fellside, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8HA

How to get here

From Penrith and the M6 – Take exit 41 and follow the Wigton road for approximately 8 miles. Turn left on to the road signposted to Caldbeck. Follow this road though Millhouse and into Hesket New Market. After the village shop, take the left hand fork where the main road bends round to the right. Keep on this road, which is narrow in places, for 3 miles and take the turning on the left at the top of the hill signposted to Fellside. The centre is the first building on the left as you enter Fellside.

Tourist Information

YHA Exclusive Hire

Invite all your family and friends along to YHA Caldbeck and hire the whole property for yourself. To do so please visit our YHA Exclusive Hire website. Available for bookings all year round.

Volunteering

Fancy spending some time in the stunning Lake District making a difference? YHA offers volunteering opportunities for individuals or groups throughout the year including student placements, week & weekend working parties or as much time as you’re willing to give. Tasks are varied and can be tailored to your interests or you can learn lots of new skills. If you’re interested in helping out please use either the hostel details above or contact our volunteering team at volunteers@yha.org.uk.

Meet the Team

Manager recommends: The area has some beautiful walks, so if you want to head out on to the northern fells or through forests and gorges, it's all right on the doorstep!

YHA Membership

YHA members get up to £3 off each night of their stay plus other benefits like high street discounts and access to the exclusive YHA membership newsletter, The Wanderer. Sign up to start saving here.